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  1. Posted

    I'm not sure I see the "aluminum" box distinction that you're talking about. Does anyone have a side-by-side photo comparison?

     

    Thanks,

    Steve

     

    Steve, the first run of 5200 boxes had a very reflective sheen to them, giving them a sort of "brushed aluminum" appearance. Even the blue stripe and Atari logo are reflective. Very nice looking IMO.

     

    Here's a side by side shot of Super Breakout. The "aluminum" version on the left, the standard silver version on the right.

     

    I only have these games in the 1st style box:

     

    Super Breakout

    Missle Command

    Star Raiders

    Space Invaders

    Galaxian

     

    Ooooh!

     

    Thanks for the side-by-sides Ghost. Totally different.

     

    Now I have something else to look for!

  5. Posted

    After reading all the comments on "collect what you grew up with", I wonder if dino's question should be:

     

    "how come Europeans and Australians collect US stuff that they didn't grow up with, that doesn't display well on their tvs and costs a lot of money to ship across the ocean?"

     

    :)

     

    Cheers,

    Marco

     

    I was wondering what took you so long... ;)

     

    The answer is, of course, because they wish they had NTSC too. It's a matter of jealousy. (JUST KIDDING)

  6. Posted

    What I wanted to know, if anyone can help, is about the cart labels.

     

    Does anyone know which boxes the cart labels with the full colored "tv screens" came in?

     

    Some of the labels have "white" backgrounds for the sky (for example), and some have blue.

     

    There's a version of Freeway with multiple colors, instead of just red, yellow and white.

     

    Does anyone know what I mean? If so (hopefully), what version of boxes did these come in?

  7. Posted

    His passing was indeed sad, but expected. His health was declining fast over the past couple years. :sad:

     

    As for the Pens, it would be nice if the whole team can avoid these freaking injuries. It's almost as if they're cursed, yet they are still keeping pace with Jersey. They'll be waving their Terrible Towels tomorrow at the hockey game!

     

    God bless him! :(

     

    And you're damn right about my Pens!! If they can just stay healthy, look out!! :)

  9. Posted

    At least to me, anyway...

     

    Got this Star Ship:

     

    http://www.atarimania.com/zoom_frame.php?T...amp;NUM_IMAGE=3

     

    (still unsure about the story on the label - can anyone explain?)

     

    and

     

    I bought a lot of games for $41 plus shipping, and got a

     

    Swordquest: Waterworld (cart in great shape)

     

    surrounded by a bunch of crap.

     

    Perhaps not much to most, but I thought they were sweet!

     

    Orri~

     

     

    Was this a recent ebay lot? Less than a month or so ago?

     

    I think this is the one I was eyeballing and did not get a chance to enter a second bid while I was at work

     

     

    Separate lots. The Waterworld came in a lot that ended within the last two weeks.

     

    The Star Ship lot ended a lot more recently...

  11. Posted

    At least to me, anyway...

     

    Got this Star Ship:

     

    http://www.atarimania.com/zoom_frame.php?T...amp;NUM_IMAGE=3

     

    (still unsure about the story on the label - can anyone explain?)

     

    and

     

    I bought a lot of games for $41 plus shipping, and got a

     

    Swordquest: Waterworld (cart in great shape)

     

    surrounded by a bunch of crap.

     

    Perhaps not much to most, but I thought they were sweet!

     

    Orri~

  14. Posted

    Wow - I can't imagine that Flip & Flop was only limited to 20. Can anyone else confirm a higher number? If not, that's pretty amazing that they would only do such a short run.

    According to the following thread, 20 "Special Edition" Flip and Flop carts were made, and 85 "Standard Version" carts were produced. The differences are detailed in the first post:

     

    http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=78585

     

    ..Al

     

    Al,

     

    Thanks for the info. (Unfortunately, the links and pics are no longer available.)

     

    One question to anyone who knows:

     

    Are Flip & Flop and Rent Wars considered homebrews or conversions?

     

    Thanks,

    Steve

  15. Posted

    For all the FS 5200 conversions there were also 5-10 'staff' copies made, typically numbered 101-105 of 105, or something like that.

     

    Its worth mentioning because I sold my copies for a little less than retail and they are floating around out there.

     

    Steve

     

    Worth mentioning, but I don't think I'm going to include that.

     

    Reason being, anyone who does conversions can number them, but they're basically the same.

     

    Much different than say, the limited edition of Adventure II, and the regular cart still for sale.

     

    Thanks for the info though.

     

    Orri~

  16. Posted

    What made it a "Special Edition"?

     

    I believe they all came with a box and manual.

     

    I don't think the F&F was limited to 20; just the "Special Edition" ones.

     

    Does anyone know if Flip and Flop, Rent Wars, Koffi (boxed version), Castle Blast, Klax, Combat II Advanced or Haunted House II 3-D are limited/numbered?

     

    Thanks everyone,

    Steve

     

    My Rent Wars is labeled 52/100.

     

    My Flip and Flop is a special edition labeled "10 of 20". The Bristles I got with it is labeled "59 of 100"; I also have Bristles 79 of 100.

     

    I don't have the boxed versions of any other games.

     

    Hope this helps.

     

    Wow - I can't imagine that Flip & Flop was only limited to 20. Can anyone else confirm a higher number? If not, that's pretty amazing that they would only do such a short run.

     

    Thanks for the info dude.

  19. Posted

    Does anyone know if Flip and Flop, Rent Wars, Koffi (boxed version), Castle Blast, Klax, Combat II Advanced or Haunted House II 3-D are limited/numbered?

     

    Thanks everyone,

    Steve

     

    My Rent Wars is labeled 52/100.

     

    My Flip and Flop is a special edition labeled "10 of 20". The Bristles I got with it is labeled "59 of 100"; I also have Bristles 79 of 100.

     

    I don't have the boxed versions of any other games.

     

    Hope this helps.

     

    Wow - I can't imagine that Flip & Flop was only limited to 20. Can anyone else confirm a higher number? If not, that's pretty amazing that they would only do such a short run.

     

    Thanks for the info dude.

  21. Posted

    My Choplifter is Atari, Inc 1984, but what I was curious about is, are all of these you've listed Atari, Corp re-releases?

     

    I've taken out Gremlins, BallBlazer and Rescue on Fractalus because they were only released as Atari, Corp.

     

    The 1985 titles I have include...

     

    - Galaxian

    - RealSports Soccer

    - Pac-Man

     

    The 1986 titles I have include...

     

    - Space Invaders

    - Dig Dug

    - Moon Patrol

    - Choplifter

    - Centipede

    - Countermeasure

    - RealSports Baseball

    - Star Raiders

    - Missile Command

    - Mario Bros

    - Kangaroo

     

    I think, print quality wise, we can devide in three distinct section : The alimunium boxes, the silver boxes and the later grey boxes.

     

    I'm not sure I see the "aluminum" box distinction that you're talking about. Does anyone have a side-by-side photo comparison?

     

    Thanks,

    Steve

  22. Posted

    Did anyone knoow that these were out there?

     

    I'd never heard of, or seen any of these, until today.

     

    In a boxed game lot, I got a CIB Dig Dug.

     

    The box is slightly different, the manual is a little different, and the cart label is diffferent (grey, and glossy.)

     

    Does anyone know about other Atari Corp 5200 games?

     

    Steve

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